Pepole's participation in Himalayan biodiversity conservation: A practical approach

摘要

In the Himalaya, the existing attempts to conserve biodiversity are inadequate and therefore innovative changes in policies and progammes are called for so as to focus greater attention on people's participation. Harnessing people's creativity and energies through participatory programmes will go a long way in furthering the cause of conservation. Recognizing the importance of this approach, G.B.Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (Conservation of Biological Diversity Core Group) initiated a programme in 1995 focusing on school/college students and teachers. The programme envisages to involve and seek public support at different levels starting from the identification of area-specific issues to development and dissemination of conservation packages. The concept and achievements of the programme are detailed in the paper.